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Job Description
Join Nestlé Purina as a Microbiome Research Scientist and lead innovative research projects that explore the interactions between diet, the microbiome, and pet health. Collaborate with a diverse team of experts and contribute to cutting-edge nutritional solutions that enhance the wellness of companion animals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage research projects on diet-microbiome interactions
Propose and implement new ideas to enhance scientific understanding
Deliver innovative nutritional solutions for pet health
Collaborate with experts using experimental and computational methods
Integrate multi-omic data with microbiome research
Present results to stakeholders
Explore patentable opportunities and regulatory alignment
Required Qualifications
PhD in microbiology, microbial ecology or related field
4+ years’ experience designing, implementing, and leading scientific projects
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Nutrition knowledge and interactions between microbes, diet, and host health
Experience in statistical programming and programming languages (R, Python, C, C++)
Knowledge in statistical and bioinformatics software (QIIME, MOTHUR, USEARCH, LEfSe)
Familiarity with multi-omic data types
Background in animal or pet studies
Benefits & Perks
401k with Company matchHealthcare coveragePerformance-based incentivesBroad range of other benefits